His paintings “exude a contemporary feel at the same time” while having a strong tradition, according to the National Library Board’s (NLB) Infopedia. Mr. Lim was hailed as one of Singapore’s “most significant artists” by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Monday night, February 3.
In a Facebook post, Mr. Wong stated that Mr. Lim’s contributions to Singapore’s cultural environment are “immeasurable” and that he is “renowned for his ink paintings of old Singapore, he captured the spirit of a rapidly evolving nation through his art.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam expressed gratitude to Mr. Lim for his “remarkable contribution to Singapore art and national identity” in a Facebook post on Monday evening.
Additionally, Lim Tze Peng demonstrated to us how to paint life itself. He grew up in poverty in a Pasir Ris kampong and sold the oil he harvested from over 100 coconuts daily, he added.The scope of Mr. Lim’s work spanning eight decades is shown in the current exhibition at the National Gallery.
From his abstract art to his calligraphy to his vivid ink paintings of Singapore’s shifting landscapes. Lim Tze Peng believed that the arts will improve people’s moods and quality of life. “We ought to uphold that belief,” the president declared.
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